7 Magnificent R.S.
Text Features
Odds & Ends
Deep Questions
Words, Words, Words!
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Asking Questions What does the author mean when he/she says "A first clue is that your car starts to pull to the right or the left even though you aren't turning the steering wheel" in paragraph 1?
The author means that the first hint that you have a flat tire (apart from actually seeing that the tire is flat) is when you are driving straight and your car begins to veer to the right or the left by itself.
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Please read the HEADING of this story.
"How to Change a Flat Tire"
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Is this article written in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person?
2nd person
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Which sentence from the passage is an opinion? Explain your answer. A. "Park the car as far off the road as possible." B. "You never want to be without a spare . . . " C. "Most lug nuts turn counter-clockwise" D. "Never lie under the car when it is on the jack"
B. "You never want to be without a spare" because everyone may want something different.
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Does this article use mostly $5 or $20 words? Give three examples to prove your point.
The author mostly uses $5 words that are not exciting-- just technical. For example, he/she uses: "remove," "park," and "put".
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Making Connections Make a connection with this text. It could be: 1. Text to Self: how does it relate to YOUR LIFE? 2. Text to Text: how does it relate to anything else you've ever read? 3. Text to World: how does it relate to something that is happening in the world?
Ms. Jones will approve answers.
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In section two there is a picture with the names of items. What is this specific text feature called?
Labels
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Which organizational pattern does this follow? HOW CAN YOU TELL?
It is a "process" article because it explains exactly how to do something using specific steps that have to be in a particular order.
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The purpose of this passage is to-- A. Describe the importance of learning how to change a flat tire B. Inform the reader of the steps in how to change a flat tire C. Inform the reader about the parts needed to change a flat tire D. Describe how to determine if you have a flat tire
B. Inform the reader of the steps in how to change a flat tire
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What are "emergency triangles" in section one?
"Emergency triangles" are blinking lights that tell everyone that you are stopped.
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Summarizing What did the author explain in section #9?
The author explained how to tighten on the wheel cover with the lug notes and how to lower the jack.
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In section 6, why is the last sentence italicized?
It is italicized to show emphasis and to further explain one of the steps.
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Where might I find an article like this? A. The dictionary B. An atlas C. A self-help book D. An encyclopedia
C. A self-help book
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Based on paragraph 10, the reader can conclude-- A. You must have an enormous trunk B. Getting a flat tire could happen anywhere C. Tires can't usually be repaired D. A garage is a place where they make cars
B. Getting a flat tire could happen anywhere
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What is the CONNOTATION of the phrase "flat tire"?
"Flat tire" has a negative connotation because it means your tire is not working anymore and you need to go through the work to replace it.
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Summarizing What is the first section (under the TITLE) about?
The first section is about clues to noticing that you have a flat tire.
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Why does this article use pictures?
It uses pictures to illustrate what the article is saying so the audience can have a better understanding of the steps to take to change a flat tire.
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Which statement best describes the author's viewpoint in this article? Explain your answer. A. Changing a flat tire is necessary B. Changing a flat tire takes forever C. Changing a flat tire is almost impossible D. Changing a flat tire is tiring
A. Changing a flat tire is necessary We know this because the author takes the time to explain how to change the flat tire, and the author ends by saying "you never want to be without a spare, because you never know when you'll get another flat!" This shows that the author believes getting a flat is a bad thing that must be dealt with.
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Based on the FIRST paragraph, we can conclude-- A. A tire usually doesn't go flat until after you've parked B. People will always tell you when you have a flat tire C. Each time you hit a bump you'll probably get a flat tire D. There are many signs that you may have a flat
D. There are many signs that you may have a flat
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What is the DENOTATION of the word "jack" as used here?
The "jack" is a tool used to lift a car off the ground to allow for repairs.
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Clarifying What do you think the term "motorists" means in the first paragraph?
A "motorists" is someone who drives a motorized vehicle.
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If I wanted to cite a book, I would italicize it. However, if I wanted to cite this ARTICLE, what would I do?
Put it in quotation marks.
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Which section provides us with details about what to do with the lug nuts once you have unscrewed them?
Section 7
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From this passage, we can conclude WHAT about removing/tightening the lug nuts?
There is a specific way to do it and you must be precise.
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What is the TONE of the author? (hint-- think emotion.)
The author's tone is matter-of-fact and serious. However, at the end the author shows energy by using an "!"
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